France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casting spells to protect Lionel Messi and the rest of its national squad.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
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Why Don’t More Underdogs Contend for the World Cup Title?
The New York Times – Sports:Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.
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Morocco Gave Everything in the World Cup Semifinal. It Needed a Little More Against France.
The New York Times – Sports:On some level this will always be Morocco’s World Cup, the one that made it a trailblazer, a record breaker, a watermark that will not fade.
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France Is the First Country in Over 20 Years to Qualify for Consecutive World Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:Brazil was the last to do it, making three straight finals from 1994 to 2002.
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Theo Hernandez, France’s Goalscorer, Stepped Up After His Brother, Lucas, Fell
The New York Times – Sports:Lucas Hernandez was lost for the tournament when he injured his knee in France’s opener.
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Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
The New York Times – Sports:Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.
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Messi and Argentina Are Headed to the World Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:Defying age and his opponents, Lionel Messi gets a little help from his friends.
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How Many Times Has Argentina Been to the World Cup Finals?
The New York Times – Sports:Lionel Messi has never won a World Cup, but he now gets another chance.
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These Soccer and World Cup Movies Have Big Goals
The New York Times – Movies:Soccer movies are often eclectic and at times unclassifiable, drawing from multiple continents and genres.
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Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
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Kane’s Miss Will be Another Ghost to Haunt England
The New York Times – Sports:England will need a villain, and the referee Wilton Sampaio is likely to join Kane in that group.
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How Morocco Beat Portugal
The New York Times – Sports:In a display of defensive grit and attacking verve, Morocco’s formula moves it one step closer to the final.